Sharp XL-HP500 Operation Manual - Page 30

XL-HP500W Troubleshooting chart ENGLISH Many potential problems can be resolved by the owner without calling a service technician. If something is wrong with this product, check the following before calling your authorised SHARP dealer or service centre. " General Symptom Possible cause ! The clock is not on time. ! Did a power failure occur? Reset the clock. (Refer to page 13.) ! When a button is pressed, ! Set this unit to the power stand- the unit does not respond. by mode and then turn it back on. ! If the unit still malfunctions, reset it. (Refer to page 30.) ! No sound is heard. ! Is the volume level set to "0"? ! Are the headphones connected? ! Are the speaker wires disconnected? References " CD player Symptom Possible cause ! Playback does not start. ! Is the disc loaded upside down? ! Playback stops in the mid- ! Does the disc satisfy the stan- dle or is not performed dards? properly. ! Is the disc distorted or scratched? ! Playback sounds are ! Is the unit located near excessive skipped, or stopped in the vibrations? middle of a track. ! Is the disc very dirty? ! Has condensation formed inside the unit? " Tuner Symptom ! Radio makes unusual noise consecutively. Possible cause ! Is the unit placed near the TV or computer? ! Is the FM aerial or AM loop aerial placed properly? Move the aerial away from the AC power lead or the unit if located near. " Cassette deck Symptom ! Cannot record. ! Cannot record tracks with proper sound quality. ! Cannot erase completely. ! Sound skipping. ! Cannot hear treble. ! Sound fluctuation. ! Cannot remove the tape. Possible cause ! Is the erase-prevention tab re- moved? ! Is it a normal tape? (You cannot record on a metal or CrO tape.) ! Is there any slack? ! Is the tape stretched? ! Are the capstans, pinch rollers, or heads dirty? ! If a power failure occurs during playback, the heads remain engaged with the tape. Do not open the compartment forcibly. Wait until electricity resumes. E-29 02/8/6 XL-HP500W(A)3.fm